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Coastal Carolina’s Jeffrey Gunter honored despite dirty plays on Zach Wilson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/8/20

Coastal Carolina edge rusher Jeffrey Gunter was honored on Monday for his play in the Chanticleers’ win over BYU on Saturday, even though he made some dirty hits.

Gunter instigated a brawl before halftime with some dirty blocks on Zach Wilson, who threw an interception on a Hail Mary attempt (video here).

Gunter also got a penalty later in the game for a late push on Wilson out of bounds.

Coastal Carolina's Jeffrey Gunter (No. 94) sparked the scuffle before halftime with a cheap shot(s), and now has a late hit on BYU QB Zach Wilson out of bounds. pic.twitter.com/u212orYSDW

— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 6, 2020

Despite the plays, Gunter was recognized as the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week.

Gunter Garners SBC Defensive Player of the Week Honor#BEL1EVE | #BAM | #STS | #TEALNATION https://t.co/Biamw1bkou

— Coastal Football (@CoastalFootball) December 7, 2020